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Homemade Gnocchi

Irresistibly Light Homemade Gnocchi in Just 4 Ingredients

This homemade gnocchi recipe is a simple and delightful dish made with just four ingredients, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups Starchy Potatoes (like Yukon Gold) Use unpeeled for cooking
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Potato flour Can replace with extra all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional for added flavor
  • 1 cup Flour (for sprinkling) To prevent sticking

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • fork
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook whole, unpeeled potatoes in salted water for about 20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly before peeling.
  2. Mash cooled potatoes in a bowl, then mix in all-purpose flour, potato flour, and salt until a soft dough forms. Add nutmeg if using.
  3. Dust surface with flour, divide dough, roll into ropes, and cut into ¾-inch pieces. Use a fork to create ridges.
  4. Boil salted water and cook gnocchi in batches for 4 to 6 minutes until they float, then remove with a slotted spoon.
  5. Toss gnocchi with sauce or pan-fry in oil or vegan butter until golden brown. Serve with herbs, nutritional yeast, or vegan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 0.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store fresh gnocchi in an airtight container for 1-2 days in the fridge, or freeze uncooked for up to 2 months. Reheating cooked gnocchi is best done in a skillet for added crispness.

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